AI-generated political ads appear on TV this election cycle
Experts say artificial intelligence images are turning up in political ads, and they are becoming harder to detect. Records obtained by a news network show New York agencies overseeing AI in elections.
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What happened
Artificial intelligence is appearing in political advertising this election cycle, including ads that feature images that are not real. Experts say such AI-generated ads on TV are becoming harder to spot. The USA TODAY Network obtained records from state agencies tasked with overseeing AI uses in elections, which shed light on why these ads raise alarms in New York.
Timeline
- Oct 19, 8:37 PM ET: Experts said AI-generated political ads were showing up on TV screens and were getting harder to spot.
- Oct 20, 4:01 AM ET: The USA TODAY Network published records from state agencies overseeing AI uses in elections, explaining the alarms raised by AI political ads in New York.
Coverage
- Records reveal why AI political ads raise alarms in NY (lohud.com)
- AI-generated political ads are showing up on TV screens, experts say they are getting harder to spot (ksat.com)
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